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  The Evolution of Urban Planning...

  Lyric Vale

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  Urban planning is the process by which cities, towns, and other urban spaces are designed, organized, and managed. It is a field that encompasses various aspects of human life, from infrastructure to social dynamics, and aims to create environments that promote the well-being of residents and the sustainability of the urban ecosystem. The importance of urban planning lies in its ability to shape the physical, social, and economic structure of a community. It influences the way people interact with their environment and with each other, determining the accessibility of resources, the flow of traffic, and the availability of green spaces, among other factors. 
  The evolution of urban planning can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where early cities were often designed around central hubs of commerce, religion, or governance. In these early stages, urban planning was driven by necessity, focusing primarily on basic functions like defense, water management, and trade. Over time, as cities grew and became more complex, the need for more organized and systematic approaches to urban development emerged. This shift was marked by the introduction of formal planning principles that considered not only the practical aspects of urban life but also the aesthetic, cultural, and social needs of the inhabitants. 
  In the modern era, urban planning became an established profession, with experts tasked with the responsibility of designing and managing urban spaces to meet the growing demands of an increasingly urbanized population. The industrial revolution, for example, brought about massive shifts in population density and the structure of cities. It prompted the creation of zoning laws, housing regulations, and other planning policies that addressed new challenges such as pollution, overcrowding, and public health. These developments laid the groundwork for the more sophisticated planning techniques used in contemporary cities.

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  Generative AI on AWS - Building...

  Shelbee Eigenbrode, Chris...

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  Companies today are moving rapidly to integrate generative AI into their products and services. But there's a great deal of hype (and misunderstanding) about the impact and promise of this technology. With this book, Chris Fregly, Antje Barth, and Shelbee Eigenbrode from AWS help CTOs, ML practitioners, application developers, business analysts, data engineers, and data scientists find practical ways to use this exciting new technology. 
   
   
   
  You'll learn the generative AI project life cycle including use case definition, model selection, model fine-tuning, retrieval-augmented generation, reinforcement learning from human feedback, and model quantization, optimization, and deployment. And you'll explore different types of models including large language models (LLMs) and multimodal models such as Stable Diffusion for generating images and Flamingo/IDEFICS for answering questions about images. 
   
   
   
  You'll also discover how to apply generative AI to your business use cases; determine which generative AI models are best suited to your task; perform prompt engineering and in-context learning; fine-tune generative AI models on your datasets with low-rank adaptation (LoRA); align generative AI models to human values with reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF); augment your model with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG); explore libraries such as LangChain and ReAct to develop agents and actions; and build generative AI applications with Amazon Bedrock.

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  Starry Messenger: Book Summary &...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Starry Messenger, by Neil deGrasse Tyson.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Neil deGrasse Tyson.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  Starry Messenger offers an accessible and thought-provoking exploration of the universe, blending science with personal reflections on the wonders of the cosmos. The book delves into topics ranging from the nature of space and time to the importance of science in shaping our understanding of the world. With engaging anecdotes and a deep passion for astrophysics, it encourages readers to appreciate the universe's vastness and the role science plays in uncovering its mysteries.

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  Biology Worth Listening To - A...

  Darrell Ason

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  HAVE YOU EVER LOOKED AT THE WORLD AROUND YOU AND WONDERED HOW— 
  life emerged, how species evolved, how ecosystems thrive, and how, against all odds, we humans came to dominate the planet?  
  If you’ve ever felt that burning curiosity but found traditional science books too dense or intimidating, this guide is for you. 
  Biology Worth Listening To isn’t a dry lecture—it’s an immersive journey into the story of life itself. Designed for the self-taught scientist, the endlessly curious, and anyone eager to fall back in love with science, this audiobook makes biology accessible, thrilling, and deeply human. Perfect for people with auditory memory who lack time. 
  From the earliest microscopic life to the breathtaking complexity of ecosystems, from fierce evolutionary battles to unexpected alliances in nature, you’ll hear the hidden forces that have shaped our world. You’ll discover: 
  . The Formation of Life - How we passed from inanimated to animated living beings in that great primordial cauldron that was our planet Earth. 
  . The power of evolution 
  . The eternal dance of competition and cooperation—why nature isn’t just about "survival of the fittest" but also about working together. 
  . The delicate balance of biodiversity 
  . The impact of human actions on the environment—from colonial times to the present—exploring the consequences of introducing non-native species into new ecosystems. 
  . And much more! 
  AND THE BEST PART?  
  No charts, no complicated formulas, no dry academic talk—just engaging storytelling designed to make you feel the wonder of life. Whether you’re listening on your commute, during a walk, or while relaxing at home, this audiobook is here to reignite your curiosity and remind you why biology is the most fascinating science of all. 
  SO PRESS PLAY, open your mind and let’s embark on this extraordinary journey together. \ 
  Because the story of life is really worth listening to.

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  Maybe We Were Stars

  António Paulo Martins

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Maybe We Were Stars is not a book of answers. It is a quiet journey through time, memory, and the fragile space between what we see and what we understand. 
  Each chapter moves through reflections on light, existence, and the strange beauty of being human — how we remember, how we fade, and how even what is lost can still shine. 
  Narrated with a contemplative voice that feels both distant and near, this audiobook carries the same poetic rhythm and wonder that shaped the written edition. 
  If you have ever felt out of place in your own timeline, if you have ever looked at the stars and wondered whether they were looking back, this is for you. 
  Gentle, haunting, and full of quiet hope, Maybe We Were Stars invites you to pause, to listen, and to remember that even fading light never truly disappears. 
  Written and edited by António Paulo Pugliese Martins. 
  Audio created using ElevenLabs AI narration.

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  The Microbiome - What Everyone...

  Berenice Langdon

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  There are microbiomes—communities of microbes—everywhere we can imagine: in every environment, on every surface, and in every creature, including us. They are an inevitable, if largely invisible, part of life, and understanding how our microbiome works can improve our health.In The Microbiome: What Everyone Needs to Know®, Dr. Berenice Langdon provides a foundational understanding of the microbiome and what it does—and does not—do. Tracing the history of microbiome research, up to the most recent scientific advancements, she dispels common misunderstandings to better acquaint listeners with the form and function of the human body's microbial community. In an accessible style, Dr. Langdon covers the microbiomes of the human body—from the skin to the gut-brain axis, the growing microbiome industry, the creation of the microbiome on newborns, the effects of microbiome changes, and even the possibilities for microbiome evolution into the future.In a fast-moving and oft-overhyped area of research, The Microbiome is a timely and significant contribution to the What Everyone Needs to Know® series.

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